Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM.

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Product
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Name Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2008 2001
Release Date
MSRP 11999 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 600 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 18 elements  /  14 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 800 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
19 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 162 mm 83 mm
Length 461 mm 103 mm
Weight 4500 gr 600 gr
Other
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-155 EW-83E
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A